
I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. Philippians 3:14
I will leave nothing for death to bury me with.
Princess Shalonda Michelle
I was given up to 6 months to live when I battled stage 4 cancer. A few months after my last treatment, my mom died. God pushed me into a promise to live life, leaving nothing for death to bury me with. As a mom raising 2 beautiful young adults and 2 gorgeous, energetic teenagers as a single woman. As a first-generation college student, it’s not always easy. As a mom, I ran for office to fight for grocery stores in our community. Everything I desire to do, fear tries to tag along with it. Fear speaks to me through my insecurities. I fight to gear up and jump on the wagon anyhow. Constantly chanting silently, “Ok, let’s go, let’s go, here we go!”
Succeeding in all areas as a mom, woman, student, and community leader means I have to fight daily.
#IFightDaily
Cancer, a divorce, and poverty showed up at my door at the same time, trying to cripple me. I had to quickly learn the importance of endurance to beat them all, and I’ve won! I’ve won because I agreed to fight! It is my hope to encourage others to persevere to greatness. We all have it!
My Organic Approach Is Giving Back
- Fight for Renters’ Rights
- Volunteer With Fresh 2 You Bus
- Advocate For Grocery Stores
- Encourage Equal Education
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
Philippians 4:13


